Tourism Administrative Assistant (Administrative Assistant III) 2025-20 in AUSTIN, Texas

Tourism Administrative Assistant – Austin, Texas

The Office of the Governor is looking for a Tourism Administrative Assistant (Administrative Assistant III) to work in the Economic Development and Tourism Office (EDT) – Tourism.

Who We Are

The Office of the Governor works to build a healthier, safer, freer, and more prosperous future for all Texans. We are located primarily within the Texas State Capitol Complex in Austin.

What Youll Earn

The salary is $4,166.67 – $4,666.67 a month ($50,000.04 – $56,000.04 a year).

Benefits include medical insurance, sick leave, and vacation leave. Also, State of Texas employees are eligible for a defined retirement plan. Learn more:

What Youll Do

This is a job that performs complex (journey-level) administrative support work. Work involves coordinating and conducting general office operations, procurement, and administrative support. Demonstrates efficiency, superior customer focus, and strong interpersonal effectiveness whether communicating with others over the telephone or in-person.

• Provides administrative assistance to division staff, including scheduling travel, and maintaining files, contacts, and calendars, as directed.
• Performs general office duties such as greeting guests, answering phone calls from internal and/or external customers, monitoring division email inboxes, and routing all incoming communications to the appropriate recipient(s).
• Coordinates meetings, conferences, and seminars.
• Takes detailed notes during staff meetings and assists in distributing minutes or action items as needed.
• Accepts, logs, and efficiently routes mail.
• Performs timely and accurate data entry into the office database.
• Assists in planning, including logistics, gathering and shipping of materials and development of materials for special meetings, events and conferences, as assigned.
• Coordinates and processes travel related forms and documents for the division.
• Serves as the Purchase Requisition Coordinator for the division. Monitors and maintains office inventory and maintenance requirements as appropriate. Ensures operation of equipment by calling for repairs.
• Serves as the Records Management Coordinator for the division. Develops and maintains well-organized filing, recordkeeping, and records management systems.
• Serves as the Public Information Request (PIR) Coordinator for the division in responding to valid requests for public information.

How Youll Qualify

• High school graduate or equivalent; and
• Three (3) years of experience in administrative support, office work, program support, or customer service-related position.

Note: Experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis.

Youre a Great Fit with

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree; and
• Strong communication and computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Other Things to Know and When You Should Apply

Its a great job for a professional who enjoys administrative support work. Apply now by submitting a state of Texas application. Applications are reviewed daily.

Telework opportunities are available upon request. Reliable internet is required. Alternate work schedules and telework may be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview process.

Veterans

Veterans, Reservists, or members of the Guard can compare this position to Military Occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor’s Office.